Hatchback News

By Stephen Ottley · 09 Jun 2023

Subaru Australia will launch the new-generation Impreza before the end of 2023, but the long-term future of the Japanese small car remains unclear. Subaru Australia managing director Blair Read told CarsGuide.com.au that despite committing to this latest model, which was first revealed in November 2022, the company is continuing to monitor the small car market as sales decline across the segment.

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Here's what the 2024 Kia Picanto looks like

By Tom White · 06 Jun 2023

Despite losing the Rio, the smaller Picanto will continue in Australia - and here's what it will look like next year!

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Where does Mazda Australia sit globally?

By Stephen Ottley · 03 Jun 2023

Don't let the missing CX-50, CX-70 and Mazda3 Turbo fool you - Australia remains a favourite market for the Japanese giant.

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VW Golf 333 debuts as muscular hot hatch

By Chris Thompson · 01 Jun 2023

Volkswagen’s Golf R was given a special version to celebrate the two decades since an R badge (or R32, specifically) appeared on a Golf in Australia, but now it’s Germany’s turn to celebrate one of the most revered modern hot hatches.

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Updated Toyota Yaris gets more power

By Chris Thompson · 01 Jun 2023

One of Toyota's most enduring current nameplates has been given an update, with the 2024 Toyota Yaris getting a new variant, more power, and some clever safety tech in an update announced in Europe.

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Is Abarth the next AMG?

By James Cleary · 31 May 2023

Could Italian performance specialist Abarth become the next AMG, spreading performance love to its more everyday stablemates?

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Skoda supply finally meets demand

By Chris Thompson · 30 May 2023

Supply is finally meeting demand for Skoda's product line-up, with the Australian arm of the Czech brand announcing the biggest influx of cars since the middle of the pandemic.

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10 years on since Ford announced closures

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 May 2023

Has it really been 10 years since Ford announced that it would cease making vehicles in Australia? The actual date, Thursday, May 23, 2013, happened to coincide with the national press launch of Holden's all-important VF Commodore – Australia's last-ditch effort to reverse freefalling large-car sales as well as revive exports with the US-bound Chevrolet SS version.

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Fastest VW Golf ever celebrates 20 years of R

By Chris Thompson · 25 May 2023

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it will join in on celebrating 20 years since the ‘R’ badge first appeared on a Golf by offering the Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years locally.

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Mazda ups Mazda 3 pricing and equipment

By Tung Nguyen · 24 May 2023

Mazda Australia will launch its revamped and more expensive Mazda3 hatch and sedan line-up from July this year, ditching the manual gearbox from the small car range.

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